Nation Reports

In this episode, the lifestyle team dives deep into the world of independent authors and self-publishing. Discover the unfiltered truth as our guests share their personal journeys, highlighting the advantages and the challenges they've faced as self-publishers.

Children and Sexuality. Nation Lifestyle

Muthoni Mukiri

An interview by Wangu Kanuri

ByThomas Bosire

In this thought-provoking episode, the Lifestyle team delves into the intricate dynamics of polygamy and monogamy, hosting three insightful guests to dissect the origins, implications, and contemporary manifestations of these diverse relationship models. The discussion offers a nuanced exploration of the advantages and disadvantages of monogamy, while examining the evolving landscape of polygamous...

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that is commonly caused by viruses or bacteria and is spread from person-to-person by direct contact with respiratory secretions, like saliva or mucus. It can cause mild to life-threatening illness in people of all ages In this episode, Health Reporter Hellen Shikanda sits down with Dr. Chakaya a pulmonologist, Dr. Matolo of Old Mutual and Dr. Karuma of...

In this powerful episode narrated by Agatha Gichana, we delve into the harrowing experiences of women living with HIV, featuring two courageous individuals, Carol and Mary (not their real names). This eye-opening discussion uncovers the disturbing practice of forced sterilization, shedding light on the untold stories of these "un-mothered mothers."

The Ogiek displaced Ogiek community now wants the government to comply with court decisions that directed that they be resettled and compensated.

Ogiek women, among them are widows who face tougher times trying to pull out all the stops to singly meet their families' needs, recount the nightmare of living outside Mau. They want the government to comply with court decisions that directed that they be resettled and compensated.

Kenya is one of the Lake region countries that is vulnerable to climate change. A slight weather change pattern means communities are faced with drought and flooding. On the other hand, the coastal towns face the risk of a climate change-induced sea level rise that threatens to submerge islands in a few decades. Kenya is among the first African states to establish progressive climate legislation b...

For women aged 40 and above, the risk of pregnancy complications such as high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes increases. Older women are also at a higher risk for miscarriage in early pregnancy. Chances of developing twins or other multiple pregnancies increase with age.

The repercussions were colossal. Locals of this fishing community watched helplessly as the mangrove cover disappeared, and with it, the fish. This is what pushed Steve Misati, a data scientist, to set up Youth Pawa, a mangrove restoration project. On this episode, environment reporter, Pauline Ungaji journeys to Mombasa to witness the Mangrove restoration and unravel the fortunes it has brought t...

After meeting the young child who was punished for interrupting the fast in the last episode, we needed to understand where it all started. Why did Mackenzie choose Shakahola? What was his intent? Our efforts bore no fruits as the rescued victims at the hospital were reluctant to speak to us. Those found in stable condition were lip-tight. Our path led us to those rescued children from Shakahola,...

It all started back in 2017, when Paul Mackenzie was arrested on charges of radicalization and 'teaching in an unregistered institution. Some parents in Malindi had raised concerns about him advocating for their children not to go to school. The alleged powerful preacher was later tried and acquitted in October 2021. His name pops up again in the mainstream media this year for something far worse....

For decades, poverty and injustice have been part and parcel of the lives of widows and their dependents; they have shed tears for the trauma they suffer at the hands of in-laws, cruel neighbors and even politicians. Even though some communities still follow conservative traditions that deny widows their rights, the Amalo group is proof that an informed widow can help end oppressive cultures.

For the past three years, Ednah Mokeira, 35, has been working hard to take care of her son, Michael Shujaa, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after birth. Though as a single parent she has faced numerous challenges meeting the needs of her son who often is need of medical care, she hasn't despaired, but instead transformed her outlook of life, and now she is regaining her footing throu...

Mwenda Mbijiwe, a security consultant, disappeared on June 12, 2021, without trace. Since then it's been agony and pain for the family. His mother Jane Gatwiri and younger brother Nicholas Bundi seem to be the only ones actively involved in the search, even as security agents dither. Forty eight days before she marks the second year since Mwenda went missing, Jane says it's time for closure; the f...

On this episode Moraa Obiria, goes undercover and meets a man involved in selling out under aged girls to coastal tourists for sexual exploitation. The man explains the horrific process, revealing that girls are sold out for as little as ksh. 300 This episode was recorded under challenging circumstances, our team has put efforts to ensure the audio is audible, earphones are advised.

Commercial sexual exploitation is a situation where an adult converts a child into a sexual object and rewards them in return. N* underwent the worst form of abuse and there are thousands of girls who have, or are currently undergoing the same. Poverty pushed her to commercial sexual work and her first encounter was with a man who sent her to hell for the six minutes he defiled her.

On this episode Leila Mohammed, Mary Wambui and Dominick Obala discuss the killing of a NHIF staff, as CCTV footage revealed that she was shot dead on city street.

The driver of a matatu that was hit by a speeding bus, split into two and tossed into the air at the Subuiga blackspot on the Meru-Nanyuki road has finally spoken about the crash.

*Alex is the first beneficiary of a trial on a new drug that uses precision oncology, which targets the genetic make-up of tumour with the aim of blocking it from multiplying. If successful, the drug will revolutionise cancer treatment globally. The goal of the study is to find out if the new drug can be used in the treatment for all cancers. 

In this episode Leila and Wabala, discuss police officer's poor living conditions, the Matiang'i saga and the new ID cards.

The Alshabaab has one of the biggest recruiting base in Tanzania. In this episode, Leila Mohamed, Mary Wambui and Dominick Wabala look at matters security and defence.